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DELTA 1 DEB (10865)
COSPAR: 1976-077CT | Alt Name: deb Delta 126
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 29, 1976
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2310
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10865
International Designator
1976-077CT
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:40:55 GMT
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Inclination
102.40°
Right Ascension
129.63°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
124.37°
Period
118.00 min
Mean Motion
12.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 126
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 10865U 76077CT 26183.77841595 -.00000023 00000-0 19680-3 0 9996
2 10865 102.3973 129.6327 0111816 124.3703 265.0052 12.20360228224784
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0277
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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